Alpine CDE-100 User's Manual
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1. What is MP3 MP3 whose official name is MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 isa compression standard prescribed by the ISO the International Standardization Organization and MPEG which is a joint activity institution of the IEC MP3 files contain compressed audio data MP3 encoding is capable of compressing audio data at extremely high ratios reducing the size of music files to as much as one tenth their original size This is achieved while still maintaining near CD quality The MP3 format realises such high compression ratios by eliminating the sounds that are either inaudible to the human ear or masked by other sounds What is WMA WMA or Windows Media Audio is compressed audio data WMA is similar to MP3 audio data and can achieve CD quality sound with small file sizes What is AAC AAC is the abbreviation for Advanced Audio Coding and is a basic format of audio compression used by MPEG2 or MPEG4 Method for creating MP3 WMA AAC files Audio data is compressed using software with MP3AWMA AAC codecs For details on creating MP3 WMA AAC files refer to the user s manual for that software MP3 WMAVAAC files that are playable on this device have the file extensions mp3 wma m4a Files with no extension cannot be played back WMA ver 7 9 are supported Protected files are not supported neither are raw AAC files using the aac extension There are many different versions of the AAC format Confirm2. On handling Compact Discs CD CD R CD RW Do not touch the surface Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight Do not affix stickers or labels Clean the disc when it is dusty Make sure that there are no bumps around the disc Do not use commercially available disc accessories Do not leave the disc in the car or the unit for a long time Never expose the disc to direct sunlight Heat and humidity may damage the CD and you may not be able to play it again To customers using CD R CD RW Ifa CD R CD RW cannot be played back make sure the last recording session was closed finalized Finalize the CD R CD RW if necessary and attempt playback again About media that can be played Use only compact discs with the label side showing the CD logo marks below COMPACT COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO If you use non standard compact discs correct performance cannot be guaranteed You can play CD Rs CD Recordables CD RWs CD ReWritables which have been properly recorded as an audio CD You can also play CD Rs CD RWs containing MP3 WMA AAC formatted audio files Some of the following CDs may not play on this unit Flawed CDs CDs with fingerprints CDs exposed to extreme temperatures or sunlight e g left in the car or this unit CDs recorded under unstable conditions CDs on which a recording failed or a re recording was attempted copy protected CDs which do not conform to the audio CD indu
3. Release at the upper right side until the front panel pops out 27 Grasp the right side of the front panel and pull it out The front panel may become hot in normal usage especially the connector terminals on the back of the front panel This is not a malfunction To protect the front panel place it in the supplied carrying case When detaching the front panel do not apply excessive force as it may result in malfunction Attaching 1 Insert the left side of the front panel into the main unit Align the groove on the front panel with the projections on the main unit 2 Push the right side of the front panel until it locks firmly into the main unit Before attaching the front panel make sure that there is no dirt or dust on the connector terminals and no foreign object between the front panel and the main unit Attach the front panel carefully holding the sides of the front panel to avoid pushing buttons by mistake Adjusting Volume Turn the Rotary encoder until the desired sound is obtained Volume 0 40 Setting Time Press and hold VIEW for at least 2 seconds The hour indication will blink N Press H amp or gt P to adjust the hours while the time indication is blinking w When the hour has been adjusted press VIEW The minute indication will blink gt Press lt 4 or BPI to adjust the minutes while the time indication is blinking on When the minute has be
4. FADER mode the unit automatically returns to normal mode Turn the Rotary encoder until the desired sound is obtained in each mode Equalizer Presets Factory s EQ 6 typical equalizer settings are preset at the factory for a variety of musical source material Press SOUND repeatedly until the desired Factory s EQ type is displayed With each press of the button the equalizer mode will display the selected equalizer characteristic FLAT OFF ROCK POP gt JAZZ VOCAL CLUB FLAT OFF Other Functions SOURCE Displaying the Text Text information such as the disc name and the track name will be displayed if playing a CD text compatible disc It is also possible to display the folder name the file name and the tag etc while playing MP3 WMA AAC files Press VIEW The display will change every time the button is pressed To scroll text press 3 SCROLL The display in Radio mode FREQUENCY CLOCK FREQUENCY The display in CD mode TRACK NO ELAPSED TIME TEXT DISC NAME gt TEXT TRACK NAME CLOCK TRACK NO ELAPSED TIME The display in MP3 WMA AAC mode FOLDER NO FILE NO gt ELAPSED TIME FOLDER NAME FILE NAME ALBUM NAME SONG NAME ARTIST NAME CLOCK FOLDER NO FILE NO The display in AUX mode AUX IN CLOCK AUX IN Displayed during playback of a disc with CD text 1D3
5. TERM INCIDENTAL DAMAGES REFERS TO EXPENSES OF TRANSPORTING THE PRODUCT TO THE ALPINE SERVICE CENTER LOSS OF THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER S TIME LOSS OF THE USE OF THE PRODUCT BUS FARES CAR RENTALS OR OTHERS COSTS RELATING TO THE CARE AND CUSTODY OF THE PRODUCT THE TERM CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES REFERS TO THE COST OF REPAIRING OR REPLACING OTHER PROPERTY WHICH IS DAMAGED WHEN THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY THE REMEDIES PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS HOW STATE PROVINCIAL LAW RELATES TO THE WARRANTY This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state and province to province In addition some states provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and some do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages Accordingly limitations as to these matters contained herein may not apply to you IN CANADA ONLY This Warranty is not valid unless your Alpine car audio product has been installed in your vehicle by an Authorized Installation Center and this warranty stamped upon installation by the installation center HOW TO CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE Should the product require service please call the following number for your nearest Authorized Alpine Service Center CAR AUDIO 1 800 ALPINE 1 1 800 257 4631 NAVIGATION 1 888 NAV HELP 1 888 628 4357 Or visit our website
6. at http www alpine usa com ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA INC 19145 Gramercy Place Torrance California 90501 U S A ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA INC 777 Supertest Road Toronto Ontario M3J 2M9 Canada Do not send products to these addresses Call the toll free telephone number or visit the website to locate a service center
7. could disable control of the vehicle and cause fire etc KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN Swallowing them may result in serious injury If swallowed consult a physician immediately DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WHICH MIGHT HINDER VEHICLE OPERATION SUCH AS THE STEERING WHEEL OR SHIFT LEVER Doing so may obstruct forward vision or hamper movement etc and results in serious accident A Caution HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE BY EXPERTS The wiring and installation of this unit requires special technical skill and experience To ensure safety always contact the dealer where you purchased this product to have the work done USE SPECIFIED ACCESSORY PARTS AND INSTALL THEM SECURELY Be sure to use only the specified accessory parts Use of other than designated parts may damage this unit internally or may not securely install the unit in place This may cause parts to become loose resulting in hazards or product failure ARRANGE THE WIRING SO IT IS NOT CRIMPED OR PINCHED BY A SHARP METAL EDGE Route the cables and wiring away from moving parts like the seat rails or sharp or pointed edges This will prevent crimping and damage to the wiring If wiring passes through a hole in metal use a rubber grommet to prevent the wire s insulation from being cut by the metal edge of the hole DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WITH HIGH MOISTURE OR DUST Avoid installing the unit in locat
8. more than 1 000 minutes Media supported This device can play back USB memory media Corresponding File Systems This device supports FAT 12 16 32 for USB memory device In Case of Difficulty If you encounter a problem please turn the power off then on again If the unit is still not functioning normally please review the items in the following checklist This guide will help you isolate the problem if the unit is at fault Otherwise make sure the rest of your system is properly connected or consult your authorized Alpine dealer Basic No function or display Vehicle s ignition is off If connected following instructions the unit will not operate with the vehicle s ignition off Improper power lead Red and battery lead Yellow connections Check power lead and battery lead connections Blown fuse Check the fuse of the unit replace with the proper value if necessary Radio Unable to receive stations Noantenna or open connection in cable Make sure the antenna is properly connected replace the antenna or cable if necessary Unable to tune stations in the seek mode If the area you are in is a primary signal area the antenna may not be grounded and connected properly Check your antenna connections make sure the antenna is properly grounded at its mounting location The antenna may not be the proper length Make sure the antenna is fully extended if broken replace the antenna with a new on
9. or storage in the following locations Anywhere in the car exposed to direct sunlight or high temperatures Anywhere the possibility of high humidity or corrosive substances are present Fix the USB memory in a location where driver operation will not be hindered USB memory may not function correctly at high or low temperature The USB flash memory supports a maximum of 4 GB per partition The unit recognizes only one partition Use only certified USB memory Note that even certified USB memory may not function correctly depending on its type or state USB memory function is not guaranteed Use USB memory according to the terms of agreement Depending on the settings of the USB memory type memory state or encoding software the unit may not play back or display properly A file that is copy protected copyright protection cannot be played back USB memory may take time to start playback If there is a particular file other than audio in the USB memory it may take considerable time before the file is played back or searched The unit can play back mp3 wma or m4a file extensions Do not add the above extensions to a file other than audio data This non audio data will not be recognised The resulting playback may contain noise that can damage speakers and or amplifiers Itis recommended to back up important data on a personal computer Do not remove the USB device while playback is in
10. progress Change SOURCE to something other than USB then remove the USB device to prevent possible damage to its memory Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries MPEG Layer 3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson Supply of this product only conveys a license for private non commercial use and does not convey a license nor imply any right to use this product in any commercial i e revenue generation real time broadcasting terrestrial satellite cable and or any other media broadcasting streaming via internet intranets and or other networks or in other electronic content distribution systems such as pay audio or audio on demand applications An independent license for such use is required For details please visit http www mp3licensing com Getting Started SOURCE Rotary encoder Accessory List Head unit Power cable Mounting sleev Carrying case Bracket key Rubber Cap Bolt Stud Owner s Manual nhuibaanaa 1set Turning Power On and Off Press SOURCEJ to turn on the unit The first time power is turned on the volume will start from level 18 Press and hold SOURCE for at least 1 second to turn off the unit Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel Detaching Turn off the unit power N e Press 4
11. tag WMA tag If an MP3 WMA AAC file contains ID3 tag WMA tag information the 1D3 tag WMA tag information is displayed e g song name artist name and album name All other tag data is ignored About Text Text Text compatible CDs contain text information such as the disc name and track name Such text information is referred to as text Some characters may not be displayed correetly with this device depending on the character type NO TEXT is displayed if text information cannot be displayed on this unit The text or tag information may not be correctly displayed depending on the contents Displaying Time Press VIEW repeatedly until the time is displayed Each press changes the display For details see Displaying the Text Selecting any radio or CD function while in the clock priority mode will interrupt the time display momentarily The function selected will be displayed for about 5 seconds before the time returns to the display Using the Front AUX Input Terminal Connect a portable music player etc by simply connecting it to the input on the front panel An optional adapter cable is required standard RCA to 3 50 mini phono plug or 3 59 to 3 59 mini phono plug Press SOURCE and select the AUX mode to listen to the portable device RADIO CD USB gt AUX gt RADIO Displayed only when a disc has been inserted Displayed only when USB memory is connected Po
12. 55 Playback may not be performed if a disc exceeds the limitations described above Media supported The media that this device can play back are CD ROMs CD Rs and CD RWs Corresponding File Systems This device supports discs formatted with ISO9660 Level 1 or Level 2 Under the ISO9660 standard there are some restrictions to remember The maximum nested folder depth is 8 including tne root directory The number of characters for a folder file name is limited Valid characters for folder file names are letters A Z a z numbers 0 9 and symbols This device also can play back discs in Joliet Romeo etc and other standards that conform to ISO9660 However sometimes the file names folder names etc are not displayed correctly Formats supported This device supports Mixed Mode Audio Data but not Multi session This device cannot correctly play back discs recorded with Track At Once or packet writing Apple HFS UDF 1 50 Mixed Mode CD and Enhanced CD CD Extra are not supported Order of files Files are played back in the order that the writing software writes them to the disc Therefore the playback order may not be what is expected Verify the writing order in the software s documentation The playback order of the folders and files is as follows Folder MP3 WMA AAC File The folder No folder Name will not be displayed if no file is con
13. AZLLILPINE MP3 WMA AAC CD Receiver CDE 100 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment Operating Instructions WARNING ZN WARNING This symbol means important instructions Failure to heed them can result in serious injury or death DO NOT PLACE HANDS FINGERS OR FOREIGN OBJECTS IN INSERTION SLOTS OR GAPS Doing so may result in personal injury or damage to the product Z CAUTION This symbol means important instructions Failure to heed them can result in injury or material property damage DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT TAKES YOUR ATTENTION AWAY FROM SAFELY DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE Any function that requires your prolonged attention should only be performed after coming to a complete stop Always stop the vehicle in a safe location before performing these functions Failure to do so may result in an accident KEEP THE VOLUME AT A LEVEL WHERE YOU CAN STILL HEAR OUTSIDE NOISES WHILE DRIVING Excessive volume levels that obscure sounds such as emergency vehicle sirens or road warning signals train crossings etc can be dangerous and may result in an accident LISTENING AT LOUD VOLUME LEVELS IN A CAR MAY ALSO CAUSE HEARING DAMAGE MINIMIZE DISPLAY VIEWING WHILE DRIVING Viewing the display may distract the driver from looking ahead of the vehicle and cause an accident DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER Doing so may result in an accident fire or electric
14. B 62 dB 30 dB at 15 kHz 6 0 dB 530 1 710 kHz 50 nV 27 dB 20 20 000 Hz 1 dB Below measurable limits 0 01 at 1 kHz 96 dB at 1 kHz 96 dB at 1 kHz 88 dB at kHz 790 nm CLASSI 1 1 2 0 Full Speed 500 mA Mass Storage FAT 12 16 32 MPEG 1 2 AUDIO Layer 3 Windows Media Audio AAC LC format m4a file 2 Channel Stereo 20 20 000 Hz 1 dB 0 0196 at 1 KHz 96 dB at 1 kHz 96 dB at 1 kHz 88 dB at 1 KHz Frequency response may differ depending on the encoder software bit rate FRONT AUX INPUT SECTION Input Impedance Allowable External Input Connector 10 kohms 20V 3 5 mm Stereo mini pin GENERAL Power Requirement 14 4 V DC 11 16 V allowable Power Output 18 W RMS x 4 Primary amplifier ratings per CEA 2006 Standard Power output measured at 4 Ohms and 1 THD N S N 80 dBA reference 1 W into 4 Ohms Maximum Pre Output Voltage 2 V 47 k ohms Bass x12 dB at 100 Hz Treble x12 dB at 10 KHz Weight 1 2 kg 2 Ibs 9 oz CHASSIS SIZE Width 178 mm 7 Height 50 mm 2 Depth 160 mm 6 5 16 NOSEPIECE SIZE Width 170 mm 6 3 4 Height 46 mm 1 13 16 Depth 30mm 1 3 16 Due to continuous product improvement specifications and design are subject to change without notice Installation and Connections Before installing or connecting the unit please read the following and Operating Instructions of this manual thoroughly for proper us
15. B ERR2 Abnormal current is run to the USB connector device an error message may be displayed if the USB device that is not compatible with the unit is connected USB memory is a malfunction or it is shorted Disconnect the USB memory device and turn off the power and turn on Connect another USB memory USB ERR3 Communication error Turn the ignition key off and then set to ON again USB ERR4 Asampling rate bit rate not supported by the unit is used Use a sampling rate bit rate that is supported by the unit USB ERR5 A copy protected WMA file was played back You can only play back non copy protected files Specifications FM RADIO SECTION Tuning Range Mono Usable Sensitivity 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity Alternate Channel Selectivity Signal to Noise Ratio Stereo Separation Capture Ratio AM RADIO SECTION Tuning Range Sensitivity IEC Standard CD PLAYER SECTION Frequency Response Wow amp Flutter WRMS Total Harmonic Distortion Dynamic Range Signal to Noise Ratio Channel Separation PICKUP Wave Length Laser Power USB SECTION USB Requirements Max Power Consumption USB Class File System MP3 Decoding WMA Decoding AAC Decoding Number of Channels Frequency Response Total Harmonic Distortion Dynamic Range Signal to Noise Ratio Channel Separation 87 7 107 9 MHz 5 dB uV S N 30 dB 27 2 dBf 12 6 nV 75 ohms 75 d
16. Play MP3 WMA AAC Press and hold 6 RPT for at least 2 seconds Ihe 9 FOLDER ang 5 RPT indicators appear in the display and only files in the current folder are repeatedly played back Press and hold 6 RPT again to cancel M I X Random Play Press 4 M I X in the play or pause mode The C M I X indicator lights up and the tracks files on the disc will be played back in random sequence Press 4 M I X again to cancel Folder M I X Random Play MP3 WMA AAC Press and hold 4 M I X for at least 2 seconds The C3 FOLDER and CZ2 M I X indicators appear in the display and all files in the current folder are played back in random sequence Press and hold 4 M I X again to cancel Scanning Programs Press 5 SCAN to activate the scan mode The first 10 seconds of each track file will be played back in succession Press 5 SCAN again to cancel Folder Scanning Programs MP3 WMA AAC Press and hold 5 SCAN for at least 2 seconds From the next folder the first 10 seconds of the first file in each folder is played back in sequence Press and hold 5 SCAN again to cancel About MP3 WMA AAC CAUTION Except for private use duplicating audio data including MP3 WMA AAC data or distributing transferring or copying it whether for free or for a fee without permission of the copyright holder is strictly prohibited by the Copyright Act and by international treaty
17. e A Warning MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS Failure to make the proper connections may result in fire or product damage USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND Check with your dealer if you are not sure Failure to do so may result in fire etc BEFORE WIRING DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL Failure to do so may result in electric shock or injury due to electrical shorts DO NOT ALLOW CABLES TO BECOME ENTANGLED IN SURROUNDING OBJECTS Arrange wiring and cables in compliance with the manual to prevent obstructions when driving Cables or wiring that obstruct or hang up on places such as the steering wheel gear lever brake pedals etc can be extremely hazardous DO NOT SPLICE INTO ELECTRICAL CABLES Never cut away cable insulation to supply power to other equipment Doing so will exceed the current carrying capacity of the wire and result in fire or electric shock DO NOT DAMAGE PIPE OR WIRING WHEN DRILLING HOLES When drilling holes in the chassis for installation take precautions so as not to contact damage or obstruct pipes fuel lines tanks or electrical wiring Failure to take such precautions may result in fire DO NOT USE BOLTS OR NUTS IN THE BRAKE OR STEERING SYSTEMS TO MAKE GROUND CONNECTIONS Bolts or nuts used for the brake or steering systems or any other safety related system or tanks should NEVER be used for installations or ground connections Using such parts
18. e Broadcast is noisy The antenna is not the proper length Extend the antenna fully replace it if it is broken The antenna is poorly grounded Make sure the antenna is grounded properly at its mounting location CD CD Player not functioning Out of operating temperature range 70 C 158 F for CD Allow the vehicle s interior or trunk temperature to cool CD playback sound is wavering Moisture condensation in the CD Module Allow enough time for the condensation to evaporate about 1 hour CD insertion not possible A CD is already in the CD player Eject the CD and remove it The CD is being improperly inserted Make sure the CD is being inserted following instructions in the CD Player Operation section Unable to fast forward or backward the CD The CD has been damaged Eject the CD and discard it using a damaged CD in your unit can cause damage to the mechanism CD playback sound skips due to vibration Improper mounting of the unit Securely re mount the unit The disc is very dirty Clean the disc The disc has scratches Change the disc The pick up lens is dirty Do not use a commercially available lens cleaner disc Consult your nearest Alpine dealer CD playback sound skips without vibration The disc is dirty or scratched Clean the disc damaged disc should be replaced Error displays built in CD player only Mechanical error Press amp Aft
19. een adjusted altered or modified without Alpine s consent 8 Any product not distributed by Alpine within the United States Puerto Rico or Canada Any product not purchased from an Authorized Alpine Dealer HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE D You are responsible for delivery of the product to an Authorized Alpine Service Center or Alpine for repair and for payment of any initial shipping charges Alpine will at its option repair or replace the product with a new or reconditioned product without charge If the repairs are covered by the warranty and if the product was shipped to an Authorized Alpine Service Center or Alpine Alpine will pay the return shipping charges 2 You should provide a detailed description of the problem s for which service is required 9 You must supply proof of your purchase of the product 4 You must package the product securely to avoid damage during shipment To prevent lost packages it is recommended to use a carrier that provides a tracking service HOW WE LIMIT IMPLIED WARRANTIES ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING FITNESS FOR USE AND MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO PERSON IS AUTHORIZED TO ASSUME FOR ALPINE ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT HOW WE EXCLUDE CERTAIN DAMAGES ALPINE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE PRODUCT THE
20. en adjusted press VIEW The setting time mode is completed Hold down W lt or PPA to change numbers rapidly Controllable with Remote Control This unit can be controlled with an optional Alpine remote control For details consult your Alpine dealer Point the optional remote control transmitter at the remote control sensor Remote control sensor Xo fel Te SOURCE BAND P I1 AME Preset buttons 1 through 6 Listening to Radio Press SOURCE to select RADIO mode r3 Press BAND p 1 repeatedly until the desired radio band is displayed FMI gt FM2 FM3 gt AM gt FMI v Press I or gt gt to tune in the desired station Press and hold kid or gt gt station t least 0 5 seconds to seek Presetting Stations Manually Select the radio band and tune in a desired radio station you wish to store in the preset memory r2 Press and hold for at least 2 seconds any one of the preset buttons 1 through 6 into which you wish to store the station The selected station is stored The display shows the band preset number and s ation frequency memorized A total of 24 stations can be stored in the preset memory 6 stations for each hand FMI FM2 FM3 and AM Ifyou store a station in a preset memory which already has a station the current station will be cleared and replaced with the new station Presetting Stations Automatically 1 Press BAND
21. er the error indication disappears insert the disc again If the above mentioned solution does not solve the problem consult your nearest Alpine dealer CD R CD RW playback not possible Close session finalization has not been performed Perform finalization and attempt playback again MP3 WMA AAC MP3 WMA or AAC is not played back Writing error occurred The MP3 WMA AAC format is not compatible Make sure the MP3 WMA AAC has been written in a supported format Refer to About MP3 WMA AAC then rewrite in the format supported by this device Indication for CD Player CD ERR1 The disc is dirty or upside down Press the amp button and eject the CD If not ejecting consult your Alpine dealer CD ERR2 The disc has scratches Press the amp button and eject the CD If not ejecting consult your Alpine dealer CD ERR3 Mechanism error Consult your Alpine dealer CD ERR4 Asampling rate bit rate not supported by the unit is used Use a sampling rate bit rate that is supported by the unit CD ERRS A copy protected WMA file was played back You can only play back non copy protected files Indication for USB memory USB ERR1 No song file is stored in the USB memory Connect the USB memory device after storing songs files A USB device that is not supported by the unit is connected Connect a USB device that is supported by the unit US
22. g from the left rear of the CDE 100 Connect all other leads of the CDE 100 according to details described in the CONNECTIONS section 3 Slide the CDE 100 into the dashboard until it clicks This ensures that the unit is properly locked and will not accidentally come out from the dashboard Install the detachable front panel Removal 1 Remove the detachable front panel 2 Insert the bracket keys into the unit along the guides on either side The unit can now be removed from the mounting sleeve This unit Bracket Keys SS Included 3 Pull the unit out keeping it unlocked as you do so ERAS je 8j Front Frame Included JAPANESE CAR Screws M5 x 8 This unit Ground Lead Mounting Bracket Secure the ground lead of the unit to a clean metal spot using a screw already attached to the vehicle s chassis Connections N7 Blue To power antenna Blus While us To amplifier Rod Ignition Key Yellow BATTERY 9 Bak L 885 Gi SPEAKER IGHT FRONT Fr Gray Black Speakers Front Right Violet Blac ag SPEAKER C RIGHT REAR q Violet Q Rear Right Green z SPEAKER LEFT REAR B Green Black White Black d SPEAKER CER LEFT FRONT B White Rear Left Front Left Speakers By q Rear Left d nml 9 Am
23. ions with high incidence of moisture or dust Moisture or dust that penetrates into this unit may result in product failure Precautions Be sure to disconnect the cable from the battery post before installing your CDE 100 This will reduce any chance of damage to the unit in case of a short circuit Be sure to connect the colour coded leads according to the diagram Incorrect connections may cause the unit to malfunction or damage to the vehicle s electrical system When making connections to the vehicle s electrical system be aware of the factory installed components e g on board computer Do not tap into these leads to provide power for this unit When connecting the CDE 100 to the fuse box make sure the fuse for the intended circuit of the CDE 100 has the appropriate amperage Failure to do so may result in damage to the unit and or the vehicle When in doubt consult your Alpine dealer The CDE 100 uses female RCA type jacks for connection to other units e g amplifier having RCA connectors You may need an adaptor to connect other units If so please contact your authorized Alpine dealer for assistance Be sure to connect the speaker leads to the speaker terminal Never connect left and right channel speaker cables to each other or to the vehicle body IMPORTANT Please record the serial number of your unit in the space provided below and keep it as a permanent record The serial number or the engra
24. ith the same controls and modes as playback of CDs containing MP3 WMA AAC For details refer to CD MP3 WMA AAC Before disconnecting USB memory be sure to change to another source or set to pause The playback time may not be correctly displayed when a VBR Variable Bit Rate recorded file is played back USB memory Cable Sol Sold Separately Separately Remove USB memory 1 Carefully pull out the USB memory from the USB cable or the USB connection terminal 2 Close the cover of the USB connection terminal Change to a source other than the USB memory mode then remove the USB memory If the USB memory is removed in the USB memory mode data may be damaged When removing USB memory pull it out straight If sound is not output or USB memory is not recognized even when USB memory is connected remove USB memory once then connect it again Route the USB cable away from other cables etc After removing the USB memory close the cover of the USB connection terminal to prevent dust or foreign objects from entering and causing a malfunction About MP3 WMA AAC File of USB Memory Playing back MP3 WMA AAC MP3 WMA AAC files are prepared then stored to a USB memory This unit can recognise up to 999 folders including root folder and 256 files per folder stored in USB memory Playback may not be performed it a USB memory exceeds the limitations described above Do not make a file s playback time
25. mps New Disc SY Outside Bumps Irregular Shaped Discs Be sure to use round shape discs only for this unit and never use any special shape discs Use of special shape discs may cause damage to the mechanism Installation Location Make sure this unit will not be installed in a location subjected to Direct sun and heat High humidity and water Excessive dust Excessive vibrations Correct Handling Do not drop the disc while handling Hold the disc so you will not leave fingerprints on the surface Do not affix tape paper or gummed labels to the disc Do not write on the disc CORRECT INCORRECT CORRECT x Disc Cleaning Fingerprints dust or soil on the surface of the disc could cause the CD player to skip For routine cleaning wipe the playing surface with a clean soft cloth from the centre of the disc to the outer edge If the surface is heavily soiled dampen a clean soft cloth in a solution of mild neutral detergent before cleaning the disc Disc Accessories There are various accessories available on the market for protecting the disc surface and improving sound quality However most of them will influence the thickness and or diameter of the disc Using such accessories can cause the disc to be out of standard specifications and may create operational problems We recommend not using these accessories on discs played in Alpine CD players Transparent Sheet Disc Stabilizer
26. n the Canada are covered only in the Canada Products purchased in the U S A are covered only in the U S A LENGTH OF WARRANTY This Warranty is in effect for one year from the date of the first consumer purchase WHO IS COVERED This Warranty only covers the original purchaser of the product who must reside in the United States Puerto Rico or Canada WHAT IS COVERED This Warranty covers defects in materials or workmanship parts and labor in the product WHAT IS NOT COVERED This Warranty does not cover the following D Damage occurring during shipment of the product to Alpine for repair claims must be presented to the carrier Damage caused by accident or abuse including burned voice coils caused by over driving the speaker amplifier level is turned up and driven into distortion or clipping Speaker mechanical failure e g punctures tears or rips Cracked or damaged LCD panels Dropped or damaged hard drives Damage caused by negligence misuse improper operation or failure to follow instructions contained in the Owner s manual Damage caused by act of God including without limitation earthquake fire flood storms or other acts of nature Any cost or expense related to the removal or reinstallation of the product Service performed by an unauthorized person company or association Any product which has the serial number defaced altered or removed D Any product which has b
27. of the current track file Press Hed Fast backward Press and hold Het Advancing to the beginning of the next track fite Press DP Fast forward Press and hold Pl 4 To pause playback press BAND II Pressing BAND Me M again will resume playback 5 To eject the disc press 4 Do not remove a CD during its eject cycle Do not load more than one disc at a time A malfunction may result from doing cither The DISC IN indicator lights up when a disc is inserted Three inch 8 cm CDs cannot he used The CD player can play discs containing audio data MP3 data WMA data and AAC data WMA files that are protected by DRM Digital Rights Management AAC files that are protected by DRM and Audio files protected by DRM cannot be played on this unit The track display for MPAAWMA AAC data playback is the file numbers recorded on the disc The playback time may not be correctly displayed when a VBR Variable Bit Rate recorded file is played back MP3 WMA AAC Play Display The folder number and file number will be displayed as described 003 002 Folder number File number display Press VIEW to switch the display See Displaying the Text for information about display s Repeat Play Press 6 RPT to repeatedly play back the current track The lt gt RPT indicator lights up and the track file wil be played repeatedly Press 6 RPT again to cancel Folder Repeat
28. p i1 repeatedly until the desired radio band is displayed r2 Press and hold A ME for at least 2 seconds The trequency on the display continues to change while the automatic memory is in progress The radio will automaticaly seek and store 6 strong stations in the selected band They wil be stored into preset buttons 1 to 6 in order of signal strength df no stations are stored she radio will return to the original station ya were listening to before the auto memory procedure began Tuning to Preset Stations 1 Press BAND p repeatedly until the desired band is displayed n Press any one of the station preset buttons 1 through 6 that has your desired radio station in memory The display shows the band oreset number and frequency of the station selected CD MP3 WMA AAC SOURCE S SCAN Playback inserta disc with the label side facing up The disc will be pulled into Ine unit automaticaly and the DISC IN indicator lights uo When a disc is already inserted press SOURCE to switch lo the DISC mode The mode will change every tme the button is pressed RADIO CD USB gt AUX RADIO Displayed only when a disc has been inserted Displayed only when USB memory is connected 2 While playing back MP3 WMA AAC press or v to select the desired folder 3 Press H amp or gt gt to select the desired track file Returning to the beginning
29. plifler Dy Rear Right a Antenna Receptacle ANT CONT Lead Blue Connect this lead to he F terminal cf your power antena if appl cable This lead shouid be used anix for controlling the v antenna Do not use this lec hicle s power l io turn on an aniplifier etc AMP CONT Lead Blue White Connect this lead to the remote turr on lead of your ampli ier or signal processor hed Power Lead Ignition Red 8c t s lead to an ogen termina cr tre vehicle s tuse box or ancther unused power soucs which provides 12V only whan the ign tien is turned on or in 109 acci y pcaitian Battery Lead Yellow this lead tc the positive post of the vehicles 6 Ground Lead Black Connac this lead tc a good zaassis grounc on she vehicle Make sure the connection s made to sare metal and is Secure y fastened using the shert natal screw providen Power Supply Connector CDE 190 is not compatible with KTF 445 Pcwer Pack Right Front Speaker Output Lead Gray Right Front Speaker Output Lead Gray Black Right Rear Speaker Output Lead Violet Black Right Rear Speaker Output Lead Violet B KE Left Rear Speaker Output Lead Green Left Rear Speaker Output Lead Green Black Left Front Speaker Output Lead White Black Left Front Speaker Output Lead White Fuse Holder 15A Rear O
30. rate Damaged Disc Do not attempt to play cracked warped or damaged discs Playing a bad disc could severely damage the playback mechanism Maintenance If you have problems do not attempt to repair the unit yourself Return it to your Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Station for servicing Never Attempt the Following Do not grip or pull out the disc while it is being pulled back into the player by the automatic reloading mechanism Do not attempt to insert a disc into the unit when the unit power is off Inserting Discs Your player accepts only one disc at a time for playback Do not attempt to load more than one disc Make sure the label side is facing up when you insert the disc Playing a disc while driving on a very bumpy road may result in skips but this will not scratch the disc or damage the player New Discs To prevent the CD from jamming the LCD is displayed as error if discs with irregular surfaces are inserted or if discs are inserted incorrectly When a new disc is ejected immediately after initial loading use your finger to feel around the inside of the centre hole and outside edge of the disc If you feel any small bumps or irregularities this could inhibit proper loading of the disc To remove the bumps rub the inside edge of the hole and outside edge of the disc with a ballpoint pen or other such instrument then insert the disc again Centre Hole Centre Hole ee BEY Bu
31. rtable player etc Main unit Optional adapter cable RCA pin plugs red white 3 5e miniplugs or 3 56 miniplugs USB memory Optional SOURCE BAND Il USB Memory Connection Optional Connect USB memory 1 Open the cover of the USB connection terminal 2 Connect the USB memory directly to the USB connection terminal or via the USB cable This unit USB Connection Terminal USB memory Sold Separately Controlling USB memory Optional A USB memory device may be connected to this unit With USB memory connected playback of files on the device is controlled from this unit The controls on this unit for USB memory operation are operative only when a USB memory device is connected Playing MP3 WMA AAC Files with the USB memory Optional If you connect a USB memory device containing MP3 WMA AAC you can play these files on this unit Press SOURCE to switch to the USB AUDIO mode The mode will change every time the button is pressed RADIO CD USB gt AUX RADIO Displayed only when a disc has been inserted Displayed only when USB memory is connected 2 To pause playback press BAND P II Pressing BAND Il again will resume the playback The root folder is displayed as ROOT in the Folder Name Search mode This unit plays back files on a USB memory device w
32. shock USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND Check with your dealer if you are not sure Failure to do so may result in fire etc KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN Swallowing them may result in serious injury If swallowed consult a physician immediately USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING FUSES Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock DO NOT BLOCK VENTS OR RADIATOR PANELS Doing so may cause heat to build up inside and may result in fire USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V APPLICATIONS Use for other than its designed application may result in fire electric shock or other injury HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM APPEARS Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage to the product Return it to your authorized Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Centre for repairing NPRECAUTIONS Product Cleaning Use a soft dry cloth for periodic cleaning of the product For more severe stains please dampen the cloth with water only Anything else has the chance of dissolving the paint or damaging the plastic Temperature Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between 55 C 131 F and 10 C 14 F before turning your unit on Moisture Condensation You may notice the CD playback sound wavering due to condensation If this happens remove the disc from the player and wait about an hour for the moisture to evapo
33. stry standard Use discs with MP3 WMA AAC files written in a format compatible with this unit For details see About MP3 WMA AAC ROM data other than audio files contained in a disc will not produce sound when played back Protecting the USB connection terminal Only USB memory can be connected to the USB connection terminal on this unit Correct performance using other USB products cannot be guaranteed A USB hub is not supported Do not connect a USB memory over 20 mm wide Also avoid connecting USB memory and Front Aux at the same time If a USB device is inserted in the unit it projects out and may be a danger while driving Use a commercially available USB standard extension cable and connect it in a safe way Depending on the connected USB memory device the unit may not function or some functions may not be performed The audio file format that can be played back on the unit is MP3 WMA AAC Artist song name etc can be displayed however characters may not be correctly displayed NCAUTION Alpine accepts no responsibility for lost data etc even if data etc is lost while using this produc On Handling USB Memory To prevent malfunction or damage note the following points Read the USB memory Owner s Manual thoroughly Do not touch the terminals by hand or metal Do not subject USB memory to excessive shock Do not bend drop disassemble modify or soak in the water Avoid usage
34. tained in the folder Bit rate This is the sound compression rate specified for encoding The higher the bit rate the higher the sound quality but also the larger the files Sampling rate This value shows how many times per second the data is sampled recorded For example music CDs use a sampling rate of 44 1 kHz so the sound is sampled recorded 44 100 times per second The higher the sampling rate the higher the sound quality but also the larger the volume of data Encoding Converting music CDs WAVE AIFF files and other sound files into the specified audio compression format Tag Song information such as track titles artist names album names etc written into MP3 WMA AAC files Root folder The root folder or root directory is found at the top of the file system The root folder contains all folders and files It is created automatically for all burned discs Adjusting Bass Level Treble Level Sound Setting Rotary encoder AUDIO SOUND Balance Between Left and Right Fader Between Front and Rear 1 2 Press Rotary encoder AUDIO repeatedly to choose the desired mode Each press changes the mode as follows BASS TREBLE BALANCE FADER Return to normal mode Bass 12 12 Treble 12 12 Balance L15 R15 Fader R15 F15 If no operation is performed for 5 seconds after selecting the BASS TREBLE BALANCE or
35. that the software being used conforms to the acceptable formats listed above It s possible that the format may be unplayable even though the extension is valid Playback of AAC files encoded by iTunes is supported Supported playback sampling rates and bit rates MP3 Sampling rates 48 kHz 44 1 kHz 32 kHz 24 kHz 22 05 kHz 16 kHz 12 kHz 11 025 kHz 8 kHz Bit rates 8 320 kbps WMA Sampling rates 48 kHz 44 1 kHz 32 kHz Bit rates 64 160 kbps AAC Sampling rates 48 kHz 44 1 kHz 32 kHz 24 kHz 22 05 kHz 16 kHz 12 kHz 11 025 kHz 8 kHz Bit rates 16 320 kbps This device may not play back correctly depending on sampling rates ID3 tags WMA tags This device supports ID3 tag and WMA tag If tag data is in an MP3 WMA AAC file this device can display the title track title artist name and album name ID3 tag WMA tag data This device can only display up to 64 characters Unicoded file and folder names are up to 32 characters For non supported characters and symbols an asterisk is displayed If information contains characters other than ID3 tag information the audio file may not be played back The tag information may not be correctly displayed depending on the contents Producing MP3 WMA AAC discs MP3 WMA AAC files are prepared then written to a CD R or CD RW using CD R writing software A disc can hold up to 512 files folders including Root Folders and the maximum number of folders is 2
36. utput RCA Connectors RED is right and WI IIT is left RCA Extension Cable sold separately Front AUX Input Terminal Ths terminal allows for input cf auci fram an external device such as a portable player using a commercially availaolo converter cab c USB Connection Terminal Connect USB memory sold separate y To prevent external noise from entering the audio system Locate the unit and route the leads at least 10 cm away from the car harness Keep the battery power leads as ar away from cther leads as possible Connect the ground lead securely lo a bare metal spot remove any paint dirt o ease il necessary o the car chassis Jf you add an optional noise suppressor connect it as far away from the unit as possible Your Alpine dealer carries various noise suppressors contact them for further information Your Alpine dealer c ows best about noise prevention measures so consult your dealer for further information ZZiPINE LIMITED WARRANTY ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA INC AND ALPINE OF CANADA INC Alpine are dedicated to quality craftsmanship and are pleased to offer this Warranty We suggest that you read it thoroughly Should you have any questions please contact your Dealer or contact Alpine at one of the telephone numbers listed below PRODUCTS COVERED This Warranty covers Car Audio Products and Related Accessories the product Products purchased i
37. ved serial number is located on the bottom of the unit SERIAL NUMBER INSTALLATION DATE INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN PLACE OF PURCHASE Installation Caution Do not block the unit s heat sink thus preventing air circulation If blocked heat will accumulate inside the unit and may cause a fire Heat sink D Detachable Front Panel Caution When you install this unit in your car do not remove the detachable front panel If the detachable front panel is removed during installation you might press too hard and warp the metal plate that holds it in place The main unit must be mounted within 30 degrees of the horizontal plane back to front Less than 30 qe s Rubber Cap Included Bracket A Bolt Stud se _ Included Mounting Sleeve Dashboard Included NO Snapping Point This unit Remove the mounting sleeve from the main unit see Removal 2 Screw Hex Nut M5 BoltStud Included 32 oe Metal Mounting Strap This unit Ground Lead Chassis Reinforce the head unit with the metal mounting strap not supplied Secure the ground lead of the unit to a clean metal spot using a screw 1 already attached to the vehicle s chassis For the screw marked use an appropriate screw for the chosen mounting location Connect each input lead coming from an amplifier to the corresponding output lead comin
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